Silas Bent

Biography

Silas Bent (1744-1818) lived during a period of significant change in American history, from the colonial era through the early years of the republic. His seventy-four years of life spanned the American Revolution and the establishment of the new nation's institutions and governance.

Bent's long life and presence in his community reflect the stability and continuity provided by individuals who witnessed and adapted to the dramatic transformations of the late eighteenth century.